Does this mean that the imperial court should not regulate the prices of wealthy families because of rising prices?

"Your Majesty, I am busy with official duties. If nothing happens, can I go back first?"

Fang Xuanling said seriously.

"Go ahead."

Li Shimin simply couldn't believe that Fang Xuanling would say such a thing.

He leaned weakly on the dragon throne, waved his hand and said calmly.

"I'll take my leave."

Fang Xuanling and Wang Gui saluted and left.

There was no sound in the palace for a long time, both Li Shimin and Fang Yuan were silent.

After a long time,

"Fang Yuan, do you think Fang Xuanling disagrees with me?"

Li Shimin sighed and said.

The monarch and his ministers are not of the same mind, and they do not support this.

"Let's see."

Fang Yuan sighed and said.

Fang Xuanling has always had the world in mind.

But there was no support today, which probably surprised Fang Yuan.

When their family interests were involved, they went against the imperial power.

After thinking about it, there is nothing wrong with this.

First of all, aristocratic families and imperial power are in opposition.

Secondly, if you acquire those stores to sell your own products, you need to sell them at a reduced price. You may not make any money, but you will lose money.

In the end, not only did they offend most of the aristocratic families, but they may not necessarily make money or even lose money. It is understandable that Fang Xuanling and the others would not support it for the sake of their own family.

It’s okay to let them lower prices and lose some money in their own stores, but it’s not OK to let them take over most stores and lower prices on most goods.

It's just that, for the sake of that little profit, regardless of the stability of the people in the world, I always feel that the situation is a bit small.

"You should go back first, what happens next may be very unfavorable to us."

Li Shimin sighed and said.

Since the powerful people in the DPRK and China have chosen not to help, the next situation may be very bad.

When all the belongings of those aristocratic families are "sold out", only the imperial court can take action.

But how can the imperial court have so many things to fill in?

For the sake of the stability of the people, perhaps we have no choice but to bow our heads.

"I understand."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

After bidding farewell to Li Shimin, he returned to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Returning to the Ministry of Household Affairs, Fang Yuan clearly felt that there was something different in the eyes of the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Fang Yuan knew that many officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs were from aristocratic families, and many of them were on the control list.

......

"The rice at Zhang's Rice Shop has also been sold out and it is officially closed today."

"The cloth shop of Luo's Cloth Co., Ltd. has also sold out and is about to close down. Oh my god, what's going on?"

"Shops are closing one after another. Is it because something happened to the court or something happened to them?"

The people who didn't know what was going on were panicking.

First prices rose, then prices were collectively reduced, and finally shops closed one by one.

This was the first time that people encountered such an abnormal thing, and they were all worried that something was going to happen.

After all, there are constant wars outside the Tang Dynasty, so it is normal for the people to be a little worried.

Coupled with the deliberate guidance of some aristocratic families, things will become what they are now.

As a few days passed, the people in Chang'an City became even more flustered and fearful.

At this time, Li Shimin had summoned the royal family's industry for support.

However, the royal family's estate is limited after all, and it is impossible to satisfy everything.

Although a lot of burdens have been reduced, it still cannot solve the current situation in Chang'an City.

More importantly, this situation is centered on Chang'an City and radiates in all directions.

On this day, Li Shimin summoned some representatives of aristocratic families to come for a meeting.

"You seven aristocratic families can be considered the great aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty."

"I want to know what conditions are required to reopen the shop?"

Li Shimin sat on the main seat and said calmly.

The reason why he only found seven people was to make them think that they would become the new Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.

"Your Majesty, we have really cleared the warehouse."

The heads of the seven aristocratic families looked at each other and sighed.

"I have sincerely invited you to come, and you still tell me this?"

Li Shimin frowned and said dissatisfied.

The atmosphere of the meeting suddenly became a little tense, and a few people who had just been a little proud suddenly sat upright.

Although Li Shimin may regard himself and others as the new Wu Xing Qi Wang, he and others do not have the strength of Wu Xing Qi Wang.

"Your Majesty, we also want to survive. If we blindly lower prices, we will suffer a lot."

"Although the imperial court supports our foreign trade, there are great risks involved, and not all aristocratic families have the ability to do foreign trade."

Several people pondered for a moment and finally were willing to talk.

"Foreign trade is a great opportunity. Do you want to share such a great opportunity with all the aristocratic families?"

Li Shimin sneered.

In the past, the largest family in foreign trade was the Five Surnames and Qiwang.

Not only do they occupy huge resources domestically, they also do business abroad.

"This..."

The seven representatives immediately hesitated.

However, they soon made a firm decision.

"Your Majesty, we are negotiating on behalf of all the aristocratic families, not just a few of us."

The seven people unanimously agreed.

They really want to put aside other aristocratic families and enjoy Datang's benefits exclusively.

But if there is no help from other aristocratic families, they may soon be abandoned by the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin's approach was to divide and rule, and he wanted to make the aristocratic families obedient. If they agreed, they would become the court's dogs.

"You guys are so determined."

"In this case, I won't talk to you anymore. I will let someone else do the talking."

Li Shimin chuckled and waved his hand to let the seven representatives leave.

The seven representatives suddenly panicked.

It’s okay to leave, it’s within their expectations.

But if Li Shimin calls others to discuss, will they strengthen their determination?

If you are not firm, will you agree with Li Shimin's wishes, thereby dividing the tacit understanding of the larger family now?

"Your Majesty, can you give us a quarter of an hour to discuss it alone?"

After all, the seven representatives don’t want to leave.

I hesitate to discuss it.

"Go next door, we won't wait if you are overdue."

Li Shimin said calmly.

As an emperor, letting him wait for others is already a great deal of face.
To be continued...